How far is City of Lowell, MA from Melrose, MA?
The driving distance from City of Lowell, MA to Melrose, MA is about 24 miles (38.7 km), with a travel time of about 00h 37m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 18 miles (29 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 14m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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Town in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between City of Lowell and Melrose.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between City of Lowell and Melrose.
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Start on the route
529 ft · 40 sec
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Turn right onto Arch Street
5 m · 8 sec · Arch Street
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Turn sharp left onto Middlesex Street
117 m · 12 sec · Middlesex Street
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Turn right onto Grand Street
1214 ft · 54 sec · Grand Street
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Turn right onto Chelmsford Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Chelmsford Street
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Turn left onto Plain Street
587 ft · 12 sec · Plain Street
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Take the ramp straight
1210 ft · 30 sec
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Merge slight left onto Lowell Connector
1 mi · 1 min · Lowell Connector
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Continue on Lowell Connector
1.1 mi · 2 min · Lowell Connector
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Merge slight left
9.1 mi · 11 min
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Keep slight left to continue on I 95 North, US 3 South: Boston, Peabody
1 mi · 2 min
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Keep slight left
1528 ft · 43 sec
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Merge slight left onto Yankee Division Highway
5.6 mi · 8 min · Yankee Division Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward MA 28 South: Stoneham
2200 ft · 1 min
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Turn straight onto Main Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · Main Street
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Turn left onto William Street
1754 ft · 42 sec · William Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
107 m · 6 sec · Pleasant Street
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Continue on Pleasant Street
1744 ft · 35 sec · Pleasant Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Franklin Street
1.2 km · 1 min · Franklin Street
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Turn right onto Perkins Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Perkins Street
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At the end of the road, turn left onto Lynn Fells Parkway
1191 ft · 39 sec · Lynn Fells Parkway
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Turn right onto Tremont Street
1355 ft · 44 sec · Tremont Street
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Turn left onto West Emerson Street
901 ft · 27 sec · West Emerson Street
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Turn right onto Myrtle Street
56 m · 8 sec · Myrtle Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Myrtle Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between City of Lowell and Melrose.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Lowell Connector
Merge slight left
9.15 mi · 00h 11m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Rain Showers leaving City of Lowell and Rain Showers near Melrose.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from City of Lowell to Melrose?
The road trip is about 24 miles (38.7 km) and usually takes 00h 37m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Burlington is a useful midpoint, sitting about 12 miles from City of Lowell and 12.1 miles from Melrose.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 18 miles (29 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:16 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $3.31 one way or $6.61 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 7.6 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Rain Showers around City of Lowell and Rain Showers near Melrose.
Stop Ideas Near Burlington
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Cocobeet - Boston
Boston's Old City Hall
Cambridge City Hall
City Hall Plaza
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Burlington.
Anderson Regional Transportation Center
North Station
Back Bay station
South Station
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between City of Lowell and Melrose. Straight-line distance: 18.02 mi (29 km).
#1 City of Lowell
The third most populous city in Massachusetts.
| Population | 109,945 |
| Coordinates | 42.6388700, -71.3217100 |
| Altitude | 33 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Melrose
City in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States; suburb of Boston, Massachusetts
| Population | 27,790 |
| Coordinates | 42.4584300, -71.0661600 |
| Altitude | 18 |
| Country | United States |
End: Melrose (-71.06616, 42.45843)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 39 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 48m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 36m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 24m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 20m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 18m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $3.31 | $6.61 |
| Mid-grade | $4.40 | $3.74 | $7.47 |
| Premium | $4.80 | $4.08 | $8.16 |
| Diesel | $4.49 | $3.81 | $7.63 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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